Lithophane & Photo Relief Generator
Free tool. Convert any photo into a 3D-printable lithophane (viewed backlit) or a relief plaque (tactile, viewed lit from above). Exports STL and 3MF.
Dark = thick, light = thin. Image appears when lit from behind.
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Supports JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP
Only upload images you own or have permission to use.
3D Preview (backlit)
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Lithophane Examples
See what you can print with the Lithophane & Photo Relief Generator. This backlit lithophane was printed in blue PLA, ready to display in front of a window or LED panel for the photo to appear in light and shadow.
Materials used:
- Blue PLA filament
Mode: Backlit Lithophane. Print flat on a textured PEI plate, no supports, 0.12–0.16 mm layer height, 100% infill, ~2.4 mm max thickness for crisp light transmission.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The Lithophane & Photo Relief Generator is 100% free with no limits, no watermarks, and no trial period. Generate and download as many files as you want, free forever.
Free 3D-printable photo plaque maker. Backlit lithophane or tactile relief mode, your photo, no AI.. Adjust the settings, preview your design in real time, and download a ready-to-make file in seconds.
It exports clean SVG files for laser cutting, CNC, and vinyl, plus STL and multi-colour 3MF files for 3D printing. Everything is generated instantly in your browser.
CNC routers and mills via SVG import in tools like Vectric, Carbide Create, Easel, and Fusion 360. 3D printers via slicers such as Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer, and Cura, with 3MF files carrying colour data for multi-colour prints.
You can use wood, acrylic, leather, MDF, plywood, cardboard, and paper for laser cutting and CNC, and PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, and any filament your printer supports for 3D printing. The generated files are standard formats compatible with any material your machine can handle.
No account or sign-up is required for the Lithophane & Photo Relief Generator. It runs entirely in your browser, your designs never leave your device, and there is nothing to install.
Yes. A commercial license is included, so you can sell products made with the Lithophane & Photo Relief Generator on Etsy, Amazon Handmade, Shopify, at craft fairs, or anywhere else. Attribution is appreciated but not required.
Visit the MyLaserTools Learning Center for a step-by-step Lithophane & Photo Relief Generator guide, plus material tips and file-format help for laser cutting, CNC, and 3D printing. The guides walk you through every setting and how to prepare your files for your machine.
Open the Lithophane & Photo Relief Generator guideAbout
Free generator that turns any photo into a 3D-printable plaque in two modes. Backlit Lithophane uses pixel brightness as inverse thickness so the image appears when lit from behind. Photo Relief raises bright pixels off a solid base for a tactile photo plaque, ideal for name signs and accessibility signage. Switch modes any time; image tuning is shared.
Mesh generation is deterministic from your image, right in your browser. Photos and designs stay on your device; we do not store them, and we do not track you.
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